Knuckle Boom Training Sydney - EWPA Yellow Card Course
Our Knuckle Boom Training Sydney course teaches workers how to safely operate an articulating (knuckle) boom lift under 11 metres. Delivered by EWPA-trained instructors, the course builds the hands-on ability and safety awareness needed to operate a knuckle boom confidently across construction sites, warehouses, maintenance work and other elevated access tasks.
This course suits operators using knuckle boom lifts that fall outside the High Risk Work Licence requirement. On successful completion, participants are issued an EWPA Yellow Card, a nationally recognised qualification issued under the standards set by the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia.
Package discounts for combined course bookings are calculated automatically at checkout, so you can select the right combination of courses without any extra steps.
For boom lifts above 11 metres, a High Risk Work Licence is required. Visit our Elevating Work Platform over 11m training course page for details on that licensing pathway.
$300.00
Ideal for workers who only need to operate a knuckle boom lift or elevated work platform under 11 metres.
$350.00
A practical option for workers who need training across both knuckle boom lifts and scissor lifts.
$740.00
$940.00
Ideal for workers that require over 11 metre high risk licence combined with EWPA Yellow Card for scissor lift and knuckle boom lift.
Knuckle Boom Training
Course Description
Course Name: Knuckle Boom Training & Licence (EWPA Yellow Card)
Course Code: KB
Duration:1 Day
Course Cost:$300
Course Introduction:
This course equips participants with the practical ability and theoretical understanding needed to operate a knuckle boom lift safely across different work settings.
Graduates are issued an EWPA Yellow Card with photo identification, confirming nationally recognised competency in knuckle boom operation.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisite units for this course. Operators are still expected to understand the hazards that come with working on an elevated work platform.
This covers reading and interpreting technical documentation, including emergency lowering procedures, wind rating limits, variable capacity restrictions, operator handbooks, risk assessments and logbook records.
Participants should be at least 18 years old. Restrictions apply to operators under 18.
500+ operators trained
What You'll Cover in the Knuckle Boom Training Sydney Course
This course walks participants through each stage of safe knuckle boom operation, from initial setup and site checks through to platform operation and the shutdown routine.
01.
Before You Operate
Participants are taught how to plan a job involving a knuckle boom lift, covering worksite assessment, safety obligations and confirming the machine matches the task.
02.
Working Safely from the Platform
This section addresses safe operating habits while working from height, covering hazard identification, communication with the ground crew, controlled lifting and manoeuvring the boom.
03.
Equipment Checks and Operator Maintenance
Participants practise pre-start inspections and routine operator-level maintenance tasks to keep the knuckle boom in safe working order.
04.
Shutdown and Site Clean-Up
The course finishes with the correct shutdown, parking and securing procedure for the knuckle boom, plus tidying the work area once the job is done.
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Call Jack Australia on 02 9620 8900 or book your course online below.
Your Path to Certification
What You’ll Achieve
Participants finish the course with the practical skills and safety knowledge to operate a knuckle boom lift correctly. An EWPA Yellow Card is issued to everyone who completes the course successfully.
What You’ll Need to Attend
To complete the course, participants must meet the required assessment condition:
- The minimum age is 14 years and 9 months, although participants aged 18 and over are preferred.
- Long pants, hi-vis shirt, and Safety boots are required on the day.
- Participants must also bring photo identification, such as a Driver’s Licence or Passport.
- Suitable English comprehension to complete the training and assessment.
Knuckle Boom VOC Assessment
Course Code: KB – VOC
Course Name: Knuckle Boom VOC Assessment
Course Cost: $300
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
The VOC assessment measures an existing knuckle boom operator’s competency through practical, verbal and theory-based components, carried out at our Riverstone site using our own equipment.
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Fees
Jack Australia charges fees for delivering training and assessment that leads to a nationally recognised outcome.
These charges typically cover course materials, learning resources, student support and the training and assessment process itself.
Fees become payable once a student or employer receives confirmation of enrolment.
Full payment is required no later than seven (7) days before the training date.
Current fees are shown as advertised.
Refunds
Our refund policy is as follows:
- Cancellations made more than 7 days before the course start date receive a full refund of fees paid.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the course start date receive a 50% refund of the fee paid. The remaining 50% covers staffing, resources and revenue already committed to the booking.
- No refund applies once a course has commenced.
Cancellation of Enrolment
To cancel an enrolment, contact us by phone or email.
We can also talk through alternatives, such as deferring your place to a later scheduled course rather than cancelling outright.
Where a student provides written cancellation notice and qualifies for a refund, the refund will be processed within 14 days.
Charges
Jack Australia may apply additional charges for certain services, including:
- Reissuing a certificate once it has already been issued.
- Replacing learning materials that have been lost or damaged.
- Re-assessment services.
Student Complaints About Fees or Refunds
If you’re not satisfied with how a fee or refund has been handled, you’re entitled to lodge a complaint with Jack Australia.
EWP Training in Riverstone, servicing Greater Western Sydney
Jack Australia delivers EWP training in Sydney from a dedicated facility in Riverstone. The location is close to Blacktown and easy to reach for participants coming from Rouse Hill, Windsor, Seven Hills, Parramatta, Penrith and the wider Greater Western Sydney region.
With more than 50 years of combined trainer experience, Jack Australia’s team focuses on practical, worksite-relevant instruction. Every course is built around hands-on practice, so participants leave with the confidence to operate elevated work platforms safely and in line with workplace expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Knuckle Boom Training in Sydney
A High Risk Work Licence is not usually required for knuckle boom lifts under 11 metres.
Most operators complete an EWPA Yellow Card course instead, which demonstrates they’ve received recognised training on this equipment.
Yes. Operators need to complete training before using a knuckle boom lift on a worksite.
Training covers setup, hazard awareness, emergency procedures and safe work-at-height practices specific to this equipment.
The course covers preparing, inspecting, operating and shutting down a knuckle boom lift safely, along with platform work practices, hazard identification and workplace safety procedures.
Bring enclosed safety boots, long pants and a hi-vis shirt, along with photo identification so we can confirm your enrolment and assessment details on the day.
Yes. You can book knuckle boom training on its own, or combine it with courses like scissor lift, vertical lift or larger elevated work platform training as a package.